Designed to build your background in finance, the online Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from the University of Illinois Springfield offers you a flexible pathway to increase your financial prowess—and your career opportunities.
The 100 percent online coursework for this Applied Finance Certificate is led by world-class faculty who teach you practical application of insights and tools, including how to use Telemet and Stock-Trak. Grow your understanding of investment networks, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, leverage and valuation as well as regulatory issues in the financial environment. Additionally, you can customize your online graduate certificate by choosing from three courses for a focus on financial markets and institutions, personal financial planning or financial analytics and budgeting.
Disclaimer: The online version of this graduate certificate is not eligible for any type of tuition waiver.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain knowledge on the history, evolution and basic concepts central to the financial service industry, financial market environment and professional ethics
- Develop strengths in the design and decision-making of financial operations, capital budgeting and planning and risk management
- Learn how to use Capital IQ simulations software
Admissions
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Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
Send your official transcripts
Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Actuaries
Bright OutlookAnalyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May as
Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
Median Annual Wage
$130,000
Wage Range
$78,570 – $215,100
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Professional degree
Credit Analysts
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in d
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.
Median Annual Wage
$83,510
Wage Range
$56,250 – $169,230
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree
Financial and Investment Analysts
Bright OutlookConduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
Median Annual Wage
$102,740
Wage Range
$63,720 – $180,860
Projected Growth
Bright
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
Median Annual Wage
$78,660
Wage Range
$48,040 – $212,880
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Some college, no degree
Economists
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and proce
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Median Annual Wage
$124,720
Wage Range
$67,360 – $238,060
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Doctoral degree, Bachelor’s degree
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Median Annual Wage
$149,230
Wage Range
$89,160 – $256,570
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate